The development objective of the Andhra Pradesh Rural Inclusive Growth Project for India is to enable selected poor households to diversify and enhance sources of income and secure increased access to human development services and social entitlements... Vea más +The development objective of the Andhra Pradesh Rural Inclusive Growth Project for India is to enable selected poor households to diversify and enhance sources of income and secure increased access to human development services and social entitlements. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) selecting suitable varieties based on soil and climatic conditions as recommended by agriculture department; (2) using water efficient methods of irrigation like drip especially for horticultural crops; (3) following natural methods of storage pest control such as impregnating gunny sacks in neem oil, using dried neem leaves, repairing all crevices cracks in the godown etc.; (4) providing noise protective equipment to the operator of the machines; (5) using energy efficient equipment for processing (such as steam boilers in turmeric, steam roaster in cashew, or aqua pulper in coffee); (6) exploring the alternate uses for the wastes, in cases where they cannot be put to alternate use, disposing the wastes as per the prescribed procedures; and (7) organizing awareness and training programs for community and involved stakeholders.
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